The Hudson Primer. The Ecology of an Iconic River. 2012. photogr. tabs. figs. 212 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.

This book gives a view of the day-to-day functioning of a remarkable river that has figured prominently in history and culture, the Hudson, a main artery connecting New York, America, and the world. Writing for a wide audience, the author distills the large body of scientific information about the river into a non-technical overview of its ecology. He describes the geography and geology of the Hudson and its basin, the properties of water and its movements in the river, water chemistry, and the rivers plants and animals. The author also discusses important management challenges facing the river today, including pollution, habitat destruction, overfishing, invasive species, and ecological restoration.